Agricultural Equipment Technician

Automotive Employment NZ Limited; Tauranga; On-site; NZD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Top rates

Overtime

Tool allowance

Company vehicle

Career development

Job summary

Automotive Employment NZ Limited seeks skilled Agricultural Equipment Technicians in Tauranga to service, maintain, diagnose, and repair a wide range of agricultural machinery. The role balances workshop work with field service, focusing on minimizing downtime and maximizing productivity.

You will work with advanced equipment, receive ongoing manufacturer training, and enjoy career progression within a national dealership network, with excellent benefits and modern facilities.

Qualifications

• Relevant automotive trade qualification and equivalent industry experience.
• Experience on agricultural equipment preferred, but other heavy equipment also considered.
• Strong diagnostic and problem-solving abilities.
• Experience with hydraulic and electronic systems.
• Clean, current driver's licence.

Responsibilities

• Diagnostics and fault-finding on agricultural equipment.
• Servicing, maintenance, and repairs.
• Hydraulic, electrical, and mechanical troubleshooting.
• Field service work as required.
• Maintaining high safety and workmanship standards.

Skills

Diagnostics

Hydraulic systems

Electrical systems

Customer service

Driver's license

Education

Automotive trade qualification

Tools

Diagnostic tools

Hydraulic equipment tools

Job description

Job reference - 1690115

• Top rates, overtime, tool allowance, and excellent benefits
• Work with industry-leading agricultural machinery
• Career development, manufacturer training, and long-term opportunities

Join one of New Zealand's leading agricultural equipment organisations and become part of a team dedicated to supporting the country's farming sector.

We are seeking skilled Agricultural Equipment Technicians to join a well-established and respected dealership network.

With modern workshops, advanced diagnostic systems, and a strong commitment to training and development, this is an outstanding opportunity for technicians looking to further their careers within the agricultural machinery industry.

What's on offer

• Competitive pay - $40+ per hour based on experience
• Overtime opportunities
• Tool allowance
• Ongoing manufacturer and product training
• Career progression opportunities within a national dealership network
• Modern workshop facilities and equipment
• Company vehicle provided for field service technicians
• Supportive team culture and stable long-term employment

Tauranga and the wider Bay of Plenty offer excellent career opportunities alongside a relaxed coastal lifestyle, with beautiful beaches, great outdoor activities, and a strong sense of community.

About the role

Working both in the workshop and in the field, you will be responsible for servicing, maintaining, diagnosing, and repairing a wide range of agricultural equipment.

You’ll work with advanced machinery and technology while supporting customers to minimise downtime and maximise productivity.

Key responsibilities include:

• Diagnostics and fault-finding on agricultural equipment
• Servicing, maintenance, and repairs
• Hydraulic, electrical, and mechanical troubleshooting
• Field service work as required
• Maintaining high standards of workmanship and safety
• Building positive relationships with customers and team members

Skills and experience required

• Relevant automotive trade qualification and equivalent industry experience
• Experience working on agricultural equipment is highly sought after though experience on other heavy equipment will also be considered
• Strong diagnostic and problem-solving abilities
• Experience with hydraulic and electronic systems
• Ability to work independently and within a team environment
• Good communication and customer service skills
• Clean, current driver's licence